Albert Costill wrote an excellent post about Google Glass that brought in 100 comments! We learned that there are at least 10 places that have banned Google Glass. Crazy, as it isn’t even sold in stores yet. Which place were you shocked to read that GG is banned?

From Sujan Patel, we learned of the recent updates to Google’s guidelines on Link Schemes. What did Google come out with this time? They are discouraging the following: advertorials, large scale article and guest blog campaigns, and optimized anchor text in articles and press releases. We also learned that it’s okay to still participate in these activities, but we need to make sure that we are using the “rel=nofollow” attribute to prevent these links from passing PageRank.

Jeremy blew us away with a simple 5 minute routine to use in our Instagram marketing efforts. This routine involves hashtags, following, engaging, and posting pictures. Put it to the test and thank Jeremy later!

When Google shut down the Google Keyword Tool, we immediately saw this quote come to pass – ‘An old dog can’t learn new tricks’. Right? Matt wrote this excellent post which helps us see the positives and negatives of the new Google Keyword Planner. I actually like it. Have you used it yet?

From Rob, we learned that LinkedIn is easily the most neglected social network out there. He taught us how to create a Vanity URL, complete our profiles, use keywords in our summaries, make headlines, and add career milestones with sections. Take action and make your LinkedIn profile the very best that it can be.

Daniel opened our minds when he showed us many of the new changes made by Google. Among these changes are: the image carousel, paid ads shoving down organic listings, and Google maps which pushes down paid ads. Will you revolt, play along, or diversify?

Every SEO should really read this post. It will help you dig into your competition and client’s websites to find opportunities. His favorite commands are: site: <url>, search with quotes, link:<url>, intitle: “search term”, and info: <url>. Which one of those is your favorite?

Jayson hit another home run when he gave us this post to help us come up with content ideas. He taught us how to get organized, create a content calendar, and brainstorm. It will definitely come in handy when you feel like you’ve run out of things to say and you’ve been smacked on the side of the head with writer’s block.

Jayson covered 5 mistakes that content marketers are often making. They include: writing for the wrong audience, focusing on the wrong metrics, failing to focus on branding, not leveraging guest blogging, and missing trends. On top of that, he teaches you how to fix those problems.

If you plan on doing any video marketing, then you’ve got to read this post. Ryan gave a strong case for Instagram video. It’s worth testing for your business or client’s business. Which do you think is better?

Are you taking advantage of the Google+ real estate? Jayson taught us why Google+ Matters, how to gain influence, set up a business page, make the most of Google Hangouts, use circles to segment our marketing efforts, take the lead and create a community,and take advantage of Google authorship.

Google came out and answered some of the most commonly asked questions about Google Authorship. Amanda did a great job of expounding on those questions. You’ll be wise to take advantage of authorship – we’ve been saying it for months here on the SEJ.

Your turn Which article in the month of August was your favorite and why?